SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packing material in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future.
Quantity Accessory Part Number TH-F6A (K) J29-0623-XX T90-0781-XX T90-0789-XX J69-0342-XX L79-1417-XX W09-0979-XX W08-0927-XX W08-0928-XX W08-0929-XX B62-1441-XX (E/ S) B62-1442-XX (F/ I) B62-1443-XX (D/ G) B59-2267-XX 1 1 1 TH-F7E (E) (T) 1 1
Belt hook Antenna Strap Line Filter Li-ion battery Charger

FEATURES

Ultra compact design 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm amateur radio band FM transceiver operation A separate wide band, all-mode receiver, built-in Dual-frequency receive within the same amateur radio bands 400 memory channels plus 34 special function memory channels (35 channels for TH-F6A) Long operation period with a Li-ion battery pack High output power (up to 5 W operation) Easy to control and select various functions with Multi-scroll key 9600 bps Packet-ready data (Speaker/ Mic.) jack Built-in VOX function Meets MIL-STD 810C/ D/ E, Rain, Humidity, Vibration, and Shock

Instruction Manual

R&TTE Notice Warranty card
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction Press [KEY]. What to Do Press and release KEY.
Press Press KEY1 momentarily, release [KEY1], [KEY2]. KEY1, then press KEY2. Press [KEY] (1 s). Press and hold KEY down for a second.
Press and hold KEY1 down, then press KEY2. If there are more Press than two keys, press and hold [KEY1]+[KEY2]. down each key in turn until the final key has been pressed. Press [KEY]+[ With the transceiver OFF, press and hold KEY, then switch ON the transceiver power by pressing [ ] (POWER).
Since the amateur radio bands are slightly different from country to country, the following meter band descriptions are used in this manual. 2 m band : 144 ~ 148 MHz or 144 ~ 146 MHz 1.25 m band : 222 ~ 225 MHz 70 cm band : 420 ~ 450 MHz or 430 ~ 440 MHz i

You may further turn the VOL control to adjust the volume level of the signal.
y To transmit, hold the transceiver approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. u Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak in your normal tone of voice. i Release the PTT switch to receive. o Repeat steps y, u and i to continue communication.
q Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. A high pitched double beep sounds and then KENWOOD and HELLO !! appear momentarily. The various indicators and 2 frequencies appear on the LCD. The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned OFF. It automatically recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver ON again. w Press [A/B] to select the frequency band on top. Each time you press [A/B], the s icon moves, indicating which frequency band is currently selected for operation.
e Turn the VOL control clockwise to the 11 oclock position.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

KEYS AND CONTROLS

Antenna

Tuning Control VOL Control
PTT switch LAMP Key Multi-scroll Key MONI Key Power Switch

Display SP/MIC jack

Speaker/ Mic. DC IN jack

Keypad

Battery release
A/ B-band status LEDs Green : Busy Red : Transmitting Orange: Charging

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

DISPLAY
q EL Appears when the transmit output power is set to Low (L) or Economic Low (EL) {pages 7, 41}. wH Appears when the transmit output power is set to High (H) {pages 7, 41}. e LSB Appears when lower side band (LSB) is selected for B-band {page 34}. r USB Appears when upper side band (USB) is selected for B-band {page 34}. t CW Appears when CW is selected for B-band {page 34}. y WFMN WFM appears when wide FM mode is selected {page 34}. FM appears when normal FM mode is selected. FMN appears when narrow FM mode is selected {page 39}. u AM AM appears when AM mode is selected {page 34}. i Appears when a Priority Scan is activated {page 25}. o FINE Appears when a Fine Tuning function is activated {page 35}. !0 VOX Appears when the VOX function is activated {page 41}. !1 Appears when the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) is activated {page 14}.
!2 Appears when the Lock function is ON {page 38}. !3 Appears when the function key is pressed. !4 S-meter (RX) and relative RF power meter (TX). !5 CT CT appears when the CTCSS function is activated {page 28}. !6 Appears when the Tone function is activated {page 13}. !7 DCS Appears when the DCS function is activated {page 29}. !8 +/ / Appears when the repeater shift function is activated {page 12}. !9 R Appears when the Reverse function is activated {page 14}. @0 Appears when the Tone Alert function is activated {page 40}. @1 Appears when the displayed memory channel has been locked out {page 27}. @2 Dot-matrix display 76 x 16 dot-matrix display. It displays various information, such as the operating frequencies, menu settings, and etc.

BASIC OPERATION

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
1 Press [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. Upon power up, a high pitched double beep sounds, followed by the frequencies and other indicators.
The higher the level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive. 6 different levels can be set (-- -- -- -- --: level 0 ~ || || || || ||: level 5).
3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the new settings or press [ ] to cancel without changing the current setting.
Note: When operating in USB, LSB and CW modes, the squelch unmutes up to level 2.

SELECTING A BAND

By default, two frequencies are displayed on the LCD. The frequency on top is called the A-band. The bottom frequency is called the B-band.
2 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [ (POWER) again.
When you turn the transceiver OFF, a low pitched double beep sounds. The transceiver stores the parameters when it is turned OFF. It recalls these parameters next time you turn the transceiver ON again.

A-band B-band

ADJUSTING VOLUME
Turn the VOL control clockwise to increase the audio output level and counterclockwise to decrease the output level.
Press [A/B] to select the A-band or B-band for operation. Each time you press [A/B], the s icon moves, indicating which band is currently selected for operation. Usually, select the A-band to operate the amateur band and select the B-band to receive the various broadcasting stations, such as AM, FM, TV (audio only) or another amateur band {page 33}.

MULTI-SCROLL KEY

This transceiver has a 4-way cursor key with a MENU (MNU) key in the center. If you are not receiving a signal, press and hold [MONI] to unmute the speaker, then adjust the VOL control to a comfortable audio output level.

ADJUSTING SQUELCH

The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch level, the stronger the signals must be, to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient RF noise conditions. You can configure independent threshold squelch levels for the A-band and B-band. 1 Press [SQL]. The current squelch level appears.
The / keys function in the same way as the Tuning control. These keys change the frequencies, memory channels, and other selections.
Note: You can use the Tuning control in place of the most of the controls. / keys for

/ OK key

Press to move to the next step or complete the setting in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and DCS code selection.

/ ESC key

Press to move back or cancel the entry in various modes, such as Menu mode, CTCSS frequency selection, and direct frequency entry.

MNU key

2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to adjust the level. Select the level at which the background noise is just eliminated when no signal is present. Press to enter the Menu mode. In Menu mode, you can select the desired menu number by turning the Tuning control or pressing [ ]/ [ ]. It also functions as [OK] key.

Group # Memory Channel Group # Memory Channel Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group ~ ~ ~ ~ 199 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group ~ ~ ~ ~ 399
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS USING MEMORY GROUP DELETE FUNCTION
Instead of erasing each unnecessary channel one by one, you can erase an entire group of memory channels at once. For example, if you erase group 2 memory channels, all the data in memory channels 100 ~ 149 are erased. 1 Press [MR]. Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select a memory channel in the group you want to erase (for example, memory channel No. 111, in Group 2). ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver OFF. ] (POWER).

2 Press [

3 Press [MHz]+[
RECALLING A MEMORY CHANNEL USING MEMORY GROUP FUNCTION
It is sometimes a tedious endeavor to scroll through 400 memory channels sequentially. However, using a Group memory recall function, you can access your desired memory channel numbers more quickly. 1 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 While pressing and holding [LAMP], turn the Tuning control to select a group. Each click of the Tuning control, the lowest memory channel number of each group is recalled. For example, if you have the following memory channels that contain data: Group # Group 0 Group 50 Memory Channels that Contain Data 98 45
An erase confirmation message appears.
4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to proceed. Otherwise, press any other key to cancel the erase.

MEMORY CHANNEL TRANSFER

MEMORY \ VFO TRANSFER
After retrieving frequencies and associated data from Memory Recall mode, you can copy the data to the VFO. This function is useful, for example, when the frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency stored in a memory channel. 1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall a desired memory channel. 2 Press [F], [VFO] to copy the memory channel data to the VFO.
Note: x To copy an odd-split channel data {page 15}, turn the Reverse function ON {page 14} before performing the transfer. x You can also transfer the Program Scan memory channels (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9), Priority Channels (Pr1 and Pr2), and Information Channels (I0 ~ I9) to the VFO.
Group Group Group 4 Group Group Group 7 399
Memory channels 0, 50, 103, 152, 260, 305, 399, and then 0 are recalled sequentially while pressing and holding [LAMP]. 3 Release [LAMP] and turn the Tuning control to select the desired memory channels within the selected group.
Note: If you have configured Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) as CURRENT BAND {page 16}, only memory channels that have the same frequency band data are recalled.
CHANNEL \ CHANNEL TRANSFER
You can also copy channel information from one memory channel to another. This function is useful when storing frequencies and associated data that you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode. 1 Press [MR], then turn the Tuning control to recall a desired memory channel. 2 Press [F]. 3 Select the memory channel where you would like the data copied, using the Tuning control. 4 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]).

BAND SCAN

The transceiver scans the entire band of the frequency you selected. For example, if you are operating and receiving at 144.525 MHz on the A-band, it scans all the frequencies available for the 2 m band. (Refer to receiver VFO frequency range in the specifications {page 54}.) When the current VFO receive frequency is outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23}, the transceiver scans the entire frequency range available for the current VFO. 1 Press [VFO]. 2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band. 3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select the frequency outside of the Program Scan frequency range {page 23}. 4 Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Band Scan. 5 To stop the Band Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT].
Note: x While scanning, you can change the scan frequency direction by turning the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ]. x The transceiver scans the frequency range that is stored in Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) {page 39} on the A-band. x If you select a frequency within the L0/U0 ~ L9/U9 range in step 3, the Program Scan {page 23} starts. x If you press [MONI], Band Scan temporarily pauses. Release [MONI] to resume scanning. x The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a signal. x If the Fine Tuning function is ON, scanning does not stop at the busy channels.

Call Scan

VFO Memory Channel
Priority Scan Information Channel Scan
VFO Visual Scan* Memory Channel
* Visual Scan graphically shows the busy status of frequencies in a specific range. Note: When the CTCSS or DCS function is activated, the transceiver stops at a busy frequency and decodes the CTCSS tone or DCS code. If the tone or code matches, the transceiver unmutes. Otherwise, it resumes scanning. x Press and hold [MONI] to pause the Scan in order to monitor the scanning frequency. Release [MONI] to resume scanning. x Pressing and holding [PTT] causes Scan, excluding the Priority scan and Visual scan, to stop. x Pressing [MNU] causes Scan to stop except the Visual Scan. x Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Check (ASC) {page 14}. x If you press any key other than the following keys during the scan, the transceiver exits the Scan (excluding the Priority scan and Visual scan). The Priority scan stops while Pr1 or Pr2 is blinking: [F], [F] (1 s), [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [BAL], [A/B], Tuning control, [ ]/ [ ], [F] then [SQL], and [F] then [LOW].

7 SCAN PROGRAM SCAN

You can limit the scanning frequency range. There are 10 memory channel pairs (L0/U0 ~ L9/U9) available for specifying the start and end frequencies. It monitors the range between the start and end frequencies that you have stored in memory channels L0/U0 to L9/U9. Before performing the Program Scan, store the Program Scan frequency range to one of the memory channel pairs L0/U0 ~ L9/U9.
To perform the Program Scan, the following conditions must be met. Otherwise, the Band scan starts {page 22}. The upper and lower limit frequencies are in the same frequency band. Ln < Un (where n is the Program Scan channel number).

MHz SCAN

MHz Scan allows you to scan an entire 1 MHz frequency range within the current VFO frequency. 1 Press [VFO]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select a frequency in which to perform the MHz Scan. If you want to scan the entire 145 MHz frequency, select any frequency between 145.000 and 149.995 MHz (for example, select 145.650 MHz). Scan will operate between 145.000 MHz and 145.999 MHz. 3 Press [MHz] (1 s) to start the MHz Scan. 4 To stop the MHz Scan, press [MHz] or [PTT].
Note: x If the Fine Tuning function is ON, you cannot perform the MHz Scan. x If you press [MONI], MHz Scan temporarily pauses. Release [MONI] to resume scanning.
s Storing Program Scan Frequency Range
1 Press [VFO]. 2 Press [BAND] to select your desired band. 3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select your desired start frequency. 4 Press [F], then turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select a memory channel from L0 ~ L9.
5 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the start frequency in the memory channel. 6 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select your desired end frequency. 7 Press [F], then Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select the corresponding channel from U0 ~ U9 (you must select the same numeric value as in step 4). For example, if you selected L0 in step 4, you must select U0 in this step.
8 Press [MR] ([ ] or [MNU]) to store the end frequency in the memory channel.
s Performing the Program Scan
1 Press [VFO]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select a frequency within the frequency range of memory channel L0/U0 ~ L9/U9. 3 Press [VFO] (1 s) to start the Program Scan. 4 To stop the Program Scan, press [VFO] or [PTT].
Note: x If you press [MONI], Program Scan temporarily pauses. Release [MONI] to resume scanning. x If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the scanning does not stop at the busy channels. x The transceiver stops scanning in all modes when it detects a signal. x If more than 2 Program Scan channel pairs are stored and overlaps the frequency range among the pairs, the smaller Program Scan memory channel number has the priority.

B-BAND FREQUENCY

Since the B-band frequency coverage is so wide, the default frequency band, mode, and frequency step size are preprogrammed as shown below. 1 Press [A/B] to select B-band. The s icon moves, indicating which band is currently selected for operation. 2 Press [BAND] until the desired frequency band appears. Each time you press [BAND], the frequency band cycles from the last band you selected to the upper band frequency. When it reaches the 23 cm band, it returns to the AM band. You can also press [ ]/ [ ] to select your desired band in VFO mode {page 7}.

100 kHz FMW AM

3 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to tune to a desired frequency.
Note: You can also select one of the amateur radio bands to transmit on the B-band frequency. However, you must be operating in FM mode to transmit.
Note: x By default, the Fine Tuning function is activated automatically for 1.8 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz. x Cellular band is blocked due to government regulations.

10 UTILIZING THE B-BAND

s B-band Frequency Coverage (TH-F7E)
Band AM band Frequency 100 kHz ~ 520 kHz 520 kHz ~ 1.71 MHz 1.71 MHz ~ 3.5 MHz 3.5 MHz ~ 4.0 MHz 4.0 MHz ~ 7.0 MHz 7.0 MHz ~ 7.3 MHz 7.3 MHz ~ 10.1 MHz 10.1 MHz ~ 10.15 MHz 10.15 MHz ~ 14.0 MHz HF 14.0 MHz ~ 14.35 MHz 14.35 MHz ~ 18.068 MHz 18.068 MHz ~ 18.168 MHz 18.168 MHz ~ 21.0 MHz 21.0 MHz ~ 21.45 MHz 21.45 MHz ~ 24.89 MHz 24.89 MHz ~ 24.99 MHz 24.99 MHz ~ 28.0 MHz 28.0 MHz ~ 29.7 MHz 29.7 MHz ~ 46.0 MHz 46.0 MHz ~ 50.0 MHz 6m 50.0 MHz ~ 52.0 MHz 52.0 MHz ~ 68.0 MHz 68.0 MHz ~ 87.5 MHz FM band Air band 2m VHF TV 1.25 m 70 cm UHF TV 23 cm 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz 108.0 MHz ~ 137.0 MHz 137.0 MHz ~ 144.0 MHz 144.0 MHz ~ 146.0 MHz 146.0 MHz ~ 174.0 MHz 174.0 MHz ~ 230.0 MHz 230.0 MHz ~ 400.0 MHz 400.0 MHz ~ 430.0 MHz 430.0 MHz ~ 440.0 MHz 440.0 MHz ~ 470.0 MHz 470.0 MHz ~ 862.0 MHz 862.0 MHz ~ 1240.0 MHz 1240.0 MHz ~ 1300.0 MHz 5 kHz 50 kHz 10 kHz 50 kHz 5 kHz 50 kHz 25 kHz 5 kHz 12.5 kHz 5 kHz 50 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 50 kHz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz FMW FM FM FMW FM FM Step 5 kHz 10 kHz Mode AM AM AM LSB AM LSB AM CW AM 100 Hz USB (FINE ON) AM USB AM USB AM USB AM USB FM FMW FM FMW FM FMW AM
SELECTING A MODE FOR THE B-BAND
When using the B-band receiver, the following receiving mode is available. Receiving Mode LSB/ USB CW AM FM WFM Available Frequency Ranges 100 kHz f < 470 MHz 100 kHz f < 470 MHz 100 kHz f < 1.3 GHz 100 kHz f < 1.3 GHz 29.7 MHz f < 1.3 GHz

Note: 5 KHz, 6.25 kHz, and 15 kHz step size cannot be used on the frequency above 470 MHz.

BEEP FUNCTION

The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry, error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. We recommend you leave it ON in order to detect erroneous operations and malfunctions. However, to turn the beep function OFF:
The default step size for the amateur radio bands are as follows. Band A-band Amateur Radio Band 2m 1.25 m 70 cm 2m 1.25 m 70 cm 23 cm TH-F6A 5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz 5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz 25 kHz TH-F7E 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 25 kHz The following keys cannot be locked: [LAMP], [MONI], [SQL], [PTT], [F] (1 s), [ ] (POWER) and [F] then [LAMP]. 2 Press [F] (1 s) to unlock the keys.
Note: x The Tuning control is also locked. To unlock the Tuning control while the Lock function is ON, access Menu No. 7 (TUNE ENABLE) and select ON. x You cannot perform the Microprocessor reset {page 50} while the Lock function is ON. x Microphone PF keys {below} work even if the Lock function is ON.

B-band

For the B-band, refer to pages 33 and 34 for the default frequency step size in the various frequency bands. The transceiver stores the frequency step size parameter for each band independently. You can also further fine tune the frequency in LSB, USB, AM, and CW modes on the B-band {page 34}. To change the frequency step size: 1 Press [F], [FINE]. The current frequency step size appears. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select your desired frequency step size. 3 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
Note: If you change to a frequency step size that does not match the current operating frequency, the transceiver automatically adjusts the frequency to match the new frequency step size.

TUNE ENABLE

Even if the Lock function is ON, you sometimes may want to turn the Tuning control to change the frequency. In this case, turn the Tune Enable function ON. 1 Press [MNU]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select Menu No. 7 (TUNE ENABLE). 3 Press [ ] or [MNU]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select ON. 5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel.
MICROPHONE PF KEYS (OPTIONAL) LAMP
To illuminate the transceiver: Press [LAMP]. Approximately 5 seconds after releasing [LAMP], the light goes OFF if no other key is pressed. Pressing any key, including [PTT] other than [LAMP] while the display is lit, restarts the 5-second timer. Pressing [LAMP] turns the light OFF immediately. To keep the light ON continuously: Press [F], [LAMP]. The light remains ON until you press [F], [LAMP] again. If you have an optional SMC-33 or SMC-34 speaker microphone, you can access many transceiver settings without using transceiver keys or controls. The 1, 2, and 3 keys located on the top of the microphone are programmable with the transceiver key (or key combination) functions. The default assignments are as follows. Mic [1]: A/B Mic [2]: VFO/ MR Mic [3]: CALL (TH-F6A)/ 1750 Hz (TH-F7E)

2 Release [MONI] key to return to normal operation.

NARROW BAND FM OPERATION

By default, if you select FM mode, the transceiver operates in normal FM deviation (5 kHz) mode for both transmission and reception. You can also operate the transceiver in narrow band FM deviation (2.5 kHz) mode on 2 m, 1.25 m (TH-F6A only), and 70 cm bands for both A and B-bands. To operate the transceiver in narrow band FM: 1 Press [MNU]. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select Menu No. 29 (FM NARROW). 3 Press [ ] or [MNU]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select ON. 5 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the setting. Otherwise, press [ ] or [PTT] to cancel. When narrow band FM operation is ON, FMN appears instead of FM.

PROGRAMMABLE VFO

If you want to limit the operating frequencies within a certain range, program the upper and lower frequency limits to the program VFO parameters. For example, if you select 144 MHz for the lower limit and 145 MHz for the upper limit, the tunable range will be limited from 144.000 MHz to 145.995 MHz. 1 Press [A/B] to select the A-band. 2 Press [VFO]. 3 Press [BAND] until you select the desired amateur radio band to configure the programmable VFO frequency range. 4 Press [MNU]. 5 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO).
The current programmable frequency range for the band appears.

TONE ALERT

Tone Alert provides an audible alarm when signals are received on the frequency you are monitoring. In addition, it shows the number of hours and minutes elapsed after signals have been received. If you use Tone Alert with CTCSS or DCS, it sounds only when a received CTCSS tone or DCS code matches the tone or code you selected. 1 Select your desired frequency or memory channel. 2 Press [F], [ENT]. icon appears.
6 Press [ ] or [MNU]. 7 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select the lower limit frequency in MHz. 8 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the lower limit frequency. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT]. The cursor moves to the right and the upper limit frequency blinks.
9 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select the upper limit frequency in MHz. 10 Press [ ] or [MNU] to store the upper limit frequency. To cancel, press [ ] or [PTT].
Note: x Programmable VFO is available only for A-band. x You cannot program the 100 kHz or lower digits. x The upper limit frequency cannot be selected lower than the selected lower limit frequency.
When a signal is received, an alarm sounds for 10 seconds and icon starts blinking.

SINGLE BAND OPERATION

If you do not want to use the A and B-band receivers at the same time, you can turn the A or B-band receiver OFF. 1 Press [A/B] to select the band you want to operate. 2 Press [F], [A/B]. The frequency of the selected band appears in large font and the other band receiver is turned OFF and muted. You can also press [A/B] to alternate the A and B-band.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

BT-13 Battery Case (4 AA/ LR6) EMC-3 Clip Microphone with Earphone HMC-3 Headset (with VOX/ PTT) KHS-21 Headset
PB-42L Li-ion Battery Pack (7.4 V, 1550 mAh)

PG-2W DC Power Cable

PG-3J Cigarette Lighter Power Cable
SMC-32 Speaker Microphone
SMC-33 Speaker Microphone (with PF keys)
SMC-34 Speaker Microphone (with PF keys and VOL control)
INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS

SP/MIC JACK

The SP/MIC jack on the transceiver can be configured to interface to various kind of the peripherals available for the transceiver, such as a speaker microphone (SMC-32/ 33/ 34), PC interface cable and a TNC. Access Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK) and select the peripheral type from SP/MIC, TNC, and PC. You can further configure the transceiver to interface to a high speed (9600 bps) TNC that requires a direct FM modulation {below}.

s SP/MIC

If you plug the speaker microphone or headset into the SP/MIC jack, access Menu No. 9 and select SP/MIC (default). To emulate the programmable function keys using external keys in order to control the transceiver, refer to the circuit diagram below {page 38}.
LOCK SW SW-1 3.9k 10k SW-2 27k SW-3
SELECTING SP/MIC JACK FUNCTION
Unless you connect the transceiver to a TNC or PC, the default setting of the SP/MIC jack function (Menu No. 9), SP/MIC works fine. However, if you want to interface to a different type of peripheral, configure the SP/MIC jack function: 1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select Menu No. 9 (SP/MIC JACK). 3 Press [ ] or [MNU]. 4 Turn the Tuning control or press [ ]/ [ ] to select the appropriate peripheral type from SP/MIC (default), TNC, and PC. SP/MIC Function SP/MIC Peripheral Type Speaker microhone, headset, earphone, TNC without a squelch status support TNC with a squelch status support PC with the memory channel control software for the transceiver

Note 1:

SP TH-F6A/ TH-F7E MIC

2.5 mm Plug

Speaker

3.5 mm Plug

Note 1

Note 2

Microphone
Voltage is developed across a 100 resistor on the 3.5 V line in the transceiver. When 2 mA flows, approximately 3.3 V is developed. Note 2: A 10 F capacitor is not required in the following cases. When other equipment has DC blocking capacitors. When a 2-terminal electret condenser microphone is used.
If you want to utilize the squelch status on your TNC, access Menu No. 9 and select TNC. From the TNC, make the interface cable that connects to SP/PRD, MIC/PKD, PTT, REM/SQ, and GND on the transceiver SP/MIC jack terminal. In addition, if your TNC supports 9600 bps packet (G3RUH/ GMSK 9600 bps modem), access Menu No. 28 (PACKET) and select 9600 bps. This option allows you to transmit/ receive packet signals in a direct FM modulation/ quadrature detector output. You must use the A-band to transmit and receive 9600 bps packet signal. The following diagram shows the available terminals on the SP/MIC jack for the TNC.

DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING. Note: Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom the transceiver was purchased. x For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance performed on the transceiver. x When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.

CLEANING

The keys, controls, and case of the transceiver are likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove the controls from the transceiver and clean them with a neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to clean the case.

SERVICE

If it is ever necessary to return the equipment to your dealer or service center for repair, pack the transceiver in its original box and packing material. Include a full description of the problems experienced. Include your telephone number, fax number, and email address (if available) along with your name and address in case the service technician needs to contact you for further explanation while investigating your problem. Do not return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the complete transceiver. Tag all returned items with your name and call sign for identification. Please mention the model and serial number of the transceiver in any communication regarding the problem.

BACKUP BATTERY

This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory channel data, menu configurations, and all necessary operation parameters. So, you never have to worry about replacing back-up batteries to operate the transceiver.

SERVICE NOTE

If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make your note short, complete, and to the point. Help us help you by providing the following: 1 Model and serial number of equipment. 2 Question or problem you are having. 3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem. 4 Meter readings. 5 Other related information (menu setup, mode, frequency, key sequence to induce malfunction, etc).

15 TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in the following table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.

Note: Placing powered PC peripherals near this transceiver may cause noise in the transceiver.
Problem Nothing appears on the display when the transceiver is switched ON, or the display is blinking ON and OFF.
Probable Cause 1 The battery pack is discharged. 2 3

Corrective Action

Ref. Page 2 2
Most keys and the Tuning control do not function.
You cannot select the 1 exact desired frequency using [ ]/ [ ] or the Tuning control. 2 3
4 You cannot recall any memory channels. 1
2 The receiving sound volume is weak even if the signal is strong. 1 2
Turning the VOL control 1 does not allow you to hear audio. 2 You cannot transmit by pressing the PTT switch. 1 2
1 Recharge the battery pack or replace the batteries. The protection circuit for the 2 Release the Li-ion battery pack Li-ion battery pack is activated. once, then recharge the battery pack. If using the optional DC cable: 3 a) Bad power cable or a) Check the power cable and connections connections, then correct/ replace as necessary. b) Open (blown) power supply b) Investigate the cause for the fuse open fuse. Replace the fuse. Transceiver Lock is ON (the 1 Press [F] (1 s) to switch OFF icon is visible). Transceiver Lock. The transceiver is in Channel 2 Press [A/B]+[ ] (POWER) to exit Display mode. Channel Display mode. Tone Alert is ON (the icon 3 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF is visible). Tone Alert. The current frequency step size 1 Press [F], [FINE] to select an does not allow the frequency to appropriate frequency step size. be selected. The Fine Tuning function is not 2 Press [FINE] to activate the Fine activated. Tuning function. The Fine Tuning frequency step 3 While the Fine Tuning function is size is wrong. ON, press [F], [FINE] to select an appropriate Fine Tuning frequency steps size. Programmable VFO frequency 4 Access Menu No. 4 (PROG VFO) range is programmed. to expand the frequency range. You have stored no data in any 1 Store the desired frequencies in of the memory channels using memory channels using the current the current band. band. CURRENT BAND is selected 2 Access Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD) for Menu No. 3 (MR METHOD). and select ALL BANDS. Attenuator function is ON. 1 Press [F], [MONI] to turn the Attenuator function OFF. The receiving station may be 2 Access Menu No. 29 (FM operating in narrow band FM NARROW) and select ON. bandwidth. The speaker for the band you 1 Press [BAL], then turn the Tuning want to monitor is muted. control to adjust the volume balance between A and B-bands. The 9600 bps is selected for 2 Select 1200 bps for Menu No. 28 Menu No. 28 (PACKET) (PACKET). You selected a frequency 1 Select a frequency within the outside the allowable range. allowable transmit frequency range. You selected a transmit offset 2 Press [F], [REV] repeatedly so that places the transmit neither + nor is visible. frequency outside the limit. TX Inhibit is ON. 3 Access Menu No. 8 (TX INHIBIT) and select OFF. Tone Alert is ON. 4 Press [F], [ENT] to switch OFF Tone Alert. The battery pack voltage is too 5 Charge or replace the battery pack. low to transmit.

TRANSMISSION

If you continuously transmit for more than 3 minutes at high power (5 W), the transceiver becomes warm. If you continue or repeat the transmission before the transceiver cools down, the thermal protector automatically decreases the output power to 0.5 W. H also blinks at the same time. If this happens, let the transceiver cool down for a while before transmitting again.

TUNING IN SSB/ CW MODE

The transceiver uses a general purpose IF filter to receive signals in LSB, USB, CW and AM modes. So, when you receive signals in LSB or USB mode, the opposite side band signal is not fully attenuated. At the same time, since the same filter is used for CW reception, you may have difficulties seperating the CW signal from other signals in the crowded band. To best tune in to a SSB signal, follow the instruction below. When you receive signals in USB mode: 1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}. 2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a lower frequency, using the Tuning control. When you receive signals in LSB mode: 1 Turn the Fine Tuning function ON {page 35}. 2 Tune to the target signal while starting at a higher frequency, using the Tuning control.

INTERNAL BEATS

If one of the formulas on the next page is true, the S-meter moves without receiving any signals or you cannot receive any signals. This is inevitable when you use superheterodyne receivers.

RECEIVING IN AM BAND

If you receive a weak signal in AM band, you may notice a high pitched squealing noise in the background. This noise is generated by the internal DC/DC converter and it cannot be removed.
RECEIVING SIGNALS IN CITIES
When you receive signals in cities, the receivers entire S-meter may light up without receiving any strong signals. This happens when the RF amplifier in the receiver is overloaded by strong interference signals that are nearby. In this case, turn the Attenuator function ON {page 36} to reduce the interference signal level. You may further have to adjust the volume level while receiving the target signal.
s Internal Beats Frequency Formula
When you receive a signal on the A-band within the 2 m band; (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 10 (2 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 10 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz 1 (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 3 (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 2 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 8 (1.25 m band receive freq. on the B-band + 57.6 MHz) x 6 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 4 (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band 57.6 MHz) x 2 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 6 (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band 57.6 MHz) x 3 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 7 (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band 57.6 MHz) x 4 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 9 (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band 57.6 MHz) x 5 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz (A-band receive freq. + 59.85 MHz) x 11 (70 cm band receive freq. on the B-band 57.6 MHz) x 6 = 59.85 MHz or 57.6 MHz

Some Kenwood products allow users to control almost all functions of the radio via software. I dont believe that all functions that are available from the buttons and knobs on the TH-F6/F7 are controllable via software. This is most likely because Kenwood disables the speaker/mic or TNC interface when the TH-F6/F7 is in PC mode and connected to a serial interface. Kenwood probably didnt see a reason to implement all such commands. 5

Additions or Corrections

I would greatly appreciate any additions or corrections that anyone has to this document. Please email me at: k6may@k6may.com Thank you.

Tables

List of Tables
Table # Description APO Balance Band Band Limits Band Switch Battery Saver Battery Type Busy Call Key Character Contrast DCS Code DTMF DTMF Memory Locations DTMF Pause DTMF Speed Dual Mode Fine Tuning Step Size Frequency Frequency Value Ham Band ID Language Lock Logic Memory Channel Memory Group Memory Recall Modulation Mode Name/Frequency Mode Packet Speed Power Level Return Code Scan Resume Method Serial Port Parameters Squelch Split Channel State Step Size System Reset Tone/CTCSS Frequency Codes VFO Mode VOX Delay VOX Gain 8

1. APO Table

[val] 2 Time Off 30 min 60 min

2. Balance Table

[val] 4 A Band 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% B Band 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

3. Band Table

[band] A/B Band 0 A 1 A 2 A 3 n/a 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B a B b B c B d B e B Freq 2m 1.25m 70cm n/a AM HF 6m FM Air 2m VHF TV 1.25m 70cm UHF TV 23cm

4. Band Limits Table

[band] A/B Band 0 A 1 B [list] 2m lower 2m upper 1.25m lower 1.25m upper 70cm lower 70cm upper AM lower AM upper HF lower HF upper 6m lower 6m Upper FM lower FM upper Air lower Air upper 2m lower 2m upper VHF TV lower VHF TV upper 1.25m lower 1.25m upper 70cm lower 70cm upper UHF TV lower UHF TV upper 23cm lower 23cm upper

5. Band Switch Table

[val] A/B A B

6. Battery Saver Table

[val] Time Off 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 (default) 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

7. Battery Type Table

[val] Type Lithium Alkaline

8. Busy Table

[stat] State Not busy Busy

9. Call Key Table

[val] Time Call 1750 Hz

10. Character Table

A K U ` j t ~ ( 2 < B L V a k u \ ) 3 = C M W b l v SP * 4 > Available Characters (TH-F6A) D E F G N O P Q X Y Z [ c d e f m n o p w x y z ! # $ + ,. ? @ Additional Characters (TH-F7E) H R ] g q { % / 9 I S ^ h r | & 0 : J T _ i s } 1 ;

11. Contrast Table

[val] A (Minimum)

Default

Maximum

12. DCS Code Table

# Code # Code # Code # Code 743 754

20. Frequency Value Table
[freq] 5 digit value 11 digit value
nnnnn frequency in MHz nnnnnnnnnnn frequency in Hertz
If the frequency is a five (5)-digit value, then the frequency is in MHz. If the frequency is an 11-digit value, then the frequency is in Hertz. For example, 00137 is 137.000 MHz, where 00163275000 is 163.275 MHz.

21. Ham Band Table

[band] Ham Band 0 2m 1 1.25m 2 70cm

22. ID Table

[id] TH-F6 TH-F7

23. Language Table

[lang] Language English Japanese (Katakana)

24. Lock Table

[val] State Unlocked Locked

25. Logic Table

[val] State Off On

26. Memory Channel Table

[name] 000 - 399 L0 L9 U0 U9 I-0 I-9 PR1, PR2 n/a n/a n/a n/a Step Size 400 memory channels 10 lower scan limit channels 10 upper scan limit channels 10 information channels 2 priority channels 3 call channels (one for each of the three bands) 3 A-band VFO settings 11 B-band VFO settings 10 DTMF memories

27. Memory Group Table

space space space space space space space space
Each column contains the valid character for the respective positions. For example, position number five (5) may contain either a four (4) character or an ASCII space character. If the four character is present, the fourth group is linked. If the fifth position contains an ASCII space, the fourth group is not a member of this link.

28. Memory Recall Table

[val] Method All bands Current band
29. Modulation Mode Table
[mode] Modulation FM WFM AM LSB USB CW
30. Name/Frequency Mode Table
[val] Mode Name Frequency

31. Packet Speed Table

[val] Speed 1200 bps 9600 bps

32. Power Level Table

[pwr] 2 Output H L EL

33. Return Code Table

Return Code N O ? command Description Radio recognized command, but it was used incorrectly or the invalid parameters were specified. Overflow of radios character buffer. If more that 126 characters are sent without a carriage return, the radio responds with an O. Radio does not recognize the command Command accepted by radio. May be followed by additional values or parameters.

34. Scan Resume Table

[val] 2 Method Time Carrier Seek
35. Serial Port Parameters Table
Name speed bits parity stop bits Value 9600 Baud 8 none 1

36. Squelch Table

[val] 04 05
No Squelch | | | | Highest Squelch
The squelch values range form 00 (no squelch) to 05 (highest squelch). The higher the level, the stronger the signals must be to un-mute the speaker and allow the signal to be received.

Description Memory Group Link Memory Name Memory Name Frequency Memory Channel Read Memory Recall Method Memory Write FM Narrow Beat Shift Power Control DTMF Pause Program VFO Limits Set Band Receive Scan Resume Squelch Reset Battery Saver 1750 Hold Transmit Inhibit DTMF Hold DTMF Speed Transmit Tone Radio Type Transmit Up Mode of the VFO band VOX Transmit VFO Read VFO Write VOX on Busy VOX Delay VOX Gain
Menu Item 02 n/a n/a n/a 03 n/a n/a n/a n/a 01 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 21
Command Description Format
Mnemonic Description: Short Description
Long description of command function. Function: Description of what command does to transceiver. Send: Format of command sent to transceiver. Parameters for each command are enclosed in []. Return: Format of the response from the transceiver. Where: A description of the parameters for the command. Notes: Any additional information. Example: Examples illustrating command use.
Each command is consist of a mnemonic followed by data. The command is a string made up of ASCII characters ending in an ASCII carriage return. The space between the mnemonic and data is required. Commas usually separate data elements. All spaces and commas shown are required. Commands sent and received are in similar format, that is, an ASCII string consisting of a mnemonic followed by data ending in a carriage return.
ANT Bar Antenna Description: Enables or disables the bar antenna. Menu Item # 26
Function: Due to the size limitations of the helical antenna, it may not be suitable for low HF band reception. The transceiver has a built-in bar antenna for reception of HF frequencies. This function allows the transceiver to automatically switch to the bar antenna when a frequency is selected a below 10.1 MHz for the B-band. Send: Status: Modify: Return: ANT [val] Where: [val] Notes: see State Table ANT ANT [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: ANT ANT 0 ANT 1 ANT 1 Requesting status of bar antenna. Transceiver says that bar antenna is off. Requesting bar antenna to be on. Confirming that bar antenna is now on.
APO Automatic Power Off Description: Gets or sets the Automatic Power Off (APO) feature. Menu Item # 18
Function: The transceiver switches OFF automatically if no keys or controls are pressed or adjusted, and no signal is received for the selected time. A warning beep sounds one minute before the transceiver switches OFF. Send: Status: Modify: Return: APO [val] Where: [val] Notes: see APO Table APO APO [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: APO APO 1 APO 0 APO 0 Requesting status of automatic power off. Transceiver says that automatic power off is on. Requesting automatic power off is off. Confirming that automatic power off is off.
ARO Auto Repeater Offset Description: Turns on or off or gets state of the Auto Repeater Offset (ARO) function. Menu Item # 05

Function: This function automatically selects an offset direction, according to the frequency that you select on the 2 m and 1.25 m (TH-F6A only) bands. Send: Status: Modify: Return: ARO [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Logic Table ARO ARO [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: ARO ARO 0 ARO 1 ARO 1 Requesting status of ARO Transceiver says that ARO is off. Requesting ARO to be on Confirming that ARO is now on.
ASC Auto Simplex Check Description: Get or set Auto Simplex Check for a given band. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Periodically checks the signal strength of received signal to see if it is strong enough to allow contact without a repeater. Send: Status: Modify: Return: ASC [band],[val] Where: [band] [val] Notes: see Band Switch Table see Logic Table ASC [band] ASC [band],[val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: ASC 0 ASC 0,0 ASC 1,1 ASC 1,1 Status of Auto Simplex Check on A band. Auto Simplex Check is off on A band. Request that B band ASC be on. Transceiver confirms.
ATT Attenuator Description: Gets or sets the attenuator. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Use to attenuate nearby or extremely strong signals to prevent erroneously control and overload. The attenuator is approximately 20 DB when ON. Send: Status: Modify: Return: ATT [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Logic Table ATT ATT [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: ATT ATT 1 ATT 0 ATT 0 Requesting status of attenuator. Transceiver says that attenuator is on. Requesting attenuator is off. Confirming that attenuator is off.
BAL Volume Balance Description: Gets or sets the volume balance between A and B bands. Menu Item # n/a
Function: While receiving on the A and B bands at the same time, one bands audio output may be too loud. This function adjusts the volume balance level of the bands. Send: Status: Modify: Return: BAL [val] Where: [val] see Balance Table. BAL BAL [val]
Notes: Default value is 2 (both A and b bands equal). Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: BAL BAL 2 BAL 0 BAL 0 Requesting status of Balance. Transceiver says that Balance is set to 2. Requesting balance to be A band only. Confirming that balance to be A band only.

DLK DTMF Lock Description: Turns on or off or gets state of the DTMF Lock function. Menu Item # 14
Function: If the DTMF Lock function is on, the keypad DTMF transmission is disabled. Send: Status: Modify: Return: DLK [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Logic Table DLK DLK [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: DLK DLK 0 DLK 1 DLK 1 Requesting status of DTMF Lock. Transceiver says that DTMF Lock is off. Requesting DTMF Lock is on. Confirming that DTMF Lock is on.
DM Get/Set DTMF Memory Number Location Description: Reads or sets one of 10 DTMF memory number locations. Menu Item # 10
Function: Store a DTMF number in memory. Send: Status: Modify: Return: DM [cc], [num] Where: [cc] [num] see DTMF Memory Locations. see DTMF Table. DM [cc] to get DTMF memory number location. DM [cc], [num] to set number in DTMF memory number location.
Notes: [num] is a maximum of 16 digits. Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: DM 00 DM 00, DM 01,18005551212 DM 00,18005551212 Requesting the DTMF number stored at 00. Transceiver says that 00 is an empty location. Requesting that DTMF 01 be 18005551212. Confirming that DTMF 01 is 18005551212.
DMN Get/Set DTMF Memory Name Location Description: Reads or sets one of 10 DTMF memory name locations. Menu Item # 10
Function: Store a name to be associated with a DTMF number in memory. Send: Status: Modify: Return: DM [cc], [name] Where: [cc] [name] see DTMF Memory Locations. see Character Table. DMN [cc] to get DTMF memory name location. DMN [cc], [name] to set name in DTMF memory name location.
Notes: [name] is a maximum of 8 characters. Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: DMN 01 DMN 01,John DMN 09,Home DMN 09,Home Requesting the name contents of DTMF 01. Transceiver says that DTMF 01 contains John Requesting that DTMF 09 contents be home. Confirming that a DTMF 09 content is home.
DW Down Description: Instructs transceiver to move down. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Moves down one memory channel in MR mode or down one frequency step in VFO mode. Send: Modify: Return: DW Where: n/a Notes: Same as rotating Tuning Control one click counter-clockwise. See UP. Example: Sent: Return: DW DW Requesting that VFO move down. Transceiver confirming that VFO moves down. DW
ELK Tune Enable Description: Get or set Tune Enable Flag. Menu Item # 07
Function: If transceiver is locked and Tune Enable in on, Tuning Control may be used to change frequency. Send: Status: Modify: Return: ELK [val] Where: [val] Notes: See Logic Table ELK ELK [val]

Example: Sent: Return: ID ID TH-F6 Request ID of transceiver. Transceiver says that it is a TH-F6.
LAN Get/Set Default Language Description: Displays or sets the default language. Menu Item # 27
Function: For selecting either English or Japanese (Katakana) for menu descriptions. Send: Status: Modify: Return: LAN [lang] Where: [lang] Notes: see Language Table. LAN to get language. LAN [lang] to set language.
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: LAN LAN 0 LAN 1 LAN 1 Request language. Transceiver says language is English. Request that language be Japanese. Transceiver confirms that language is Japanese.
LK Lock Description: Gets or sets the radio lock function. Menu Item # n/a
Function: The lock function disables most of the keys to prevent accidental activation of a function. Send: Status: Modify: Return: LK [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Lock Table LK LK [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: LK LK 0 LK 1 LK 1 Requesting status of lock. Transceiver says that it is unlocked. Requesting transceiver to be locked. Confirming that transceiver is locked.
LMP Lamp Description: Turns on or off or gets state of the light. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Used to illuminate the transceiver. Send: Status: Modify: Return: LMP [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Logic Table LMP LMP [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: LMP LMP 0 LMP 1 LMP 1 Requesting status of transceiver lamp. Transceiver says lamp is off. Requesting lamp to be on. Confirming that lamp in on.
MC Memory Channel Description: Switch display to memory channel or get memory channel of display. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Returns the memory channel stored in the display or will switch the display to a particular memory channel. Send: Status: Modify: Return: MC [band], [name] Where: [band] [name] Notes: Display must be in MR mode (not VFO or CALL). Can use VMC command to get to MR mode. If command returns an N, transceiver is probably not set to MR mode. Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: MC 0 MC 0,005 MC 1,299 MC 1,299 Requesting memory channel for A band. Transceiver says A band set to 005. Set B Band to memory channel 299, Transceiver confirms that B band set to 299. see Band Switch Table see Memory Channel Table. MC [band] MC [band], [name]
MD Modulation Mode Description: Set or returns current modulation mode. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Set or returns the modulation mode of the current active band (A/B). Send: Status: Modify: Return: MD [mode] Where: [mode] Notes: See Modulation Mode Table. MD MD [mode]

Notes: Changes mode of both A and B channels. Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: MNF MNF 0 MNF 1 MNF 1 Requesting the Name/Freq status of display. Transceiver says display is in Name mode. Request that display be in Frequency mode. Confirming that display is in Frequency Mode.
MR Memory Channel Read Description: Reads a memory channel. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Reads memory channel data. May also be used to check for a split channel. Send: Status: Return: MR [split], [mem],[freq] Where: [split] [mem] [freq] see Split Channel Table. see Memory Channel Table see Frequency Table. MR [split], [mem]
Notes: N is returned for an empty memory location. Example: Sent: Return: MR 0,001 Requesting to read memory location 001. MR 0,001, Transceiver returns values associated with 00146655000,0,2,0,1,0,0, location 001. 24,08,000,000600000,0,0
MRM Memory Recall Method Description: Gets or sets the memory recall method. Menu Item # 03
Function: Used to configure transceiver to recall only the memory channels for the current operating band. Send: Status: Modify: Return: MRM [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Memory Recall Table. MRM MRM [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: MRM MRM 0 MRM 1 MRM 1 Requesting current Memory Recall Mode. Transceiver says the MRM is All Bands. Request that MRM be Current Band. Confirming that MRM is Current Band.
MW Memory Write Description: Store memory channel. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Command to store frequency and data in a memory channel. Send: Modify: Return: MW [split],[mem],[freq] Where: [split] [mem] [freq] Notes: see Split Channel Table. see Memory Channel Table see Frequency Table. MW [split],[mem],[freq]
Example: Sent: Return: MW 0,020, 00107980000,0,0,0,0,0,0, 00,00,000,000000000,1,0 MW Set memory channel 020 to 107.98 MHz with a 5.0 kHz step size. No offset, reverse, tone. CTCSS, DCS or lockout. In FM mode. Transceiver confirms.
NAR FM Narrow Description: Gets or sets the Narrow FM mode of a band. Menu Item # 29
Function: Selects between: Off - wide band FM (5 KHz) deviation or On - narrow band FM (2.5 KHz) deviation. Send: Status: Modify: Return: NAR [band],[val] Where: [band] [val] Notes: see Ham Band Table. see Logic Table. NAR [band] NAR [band],[val]

RBN Set Band Description: Displays or sets the current band, when in VFO mode. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Gets or sets the current band. Transceiver must be in VFO mode. Send: Status: Modify: Return: RBN [band] Where: [band] Notes: see Band Table RBN RBN [band]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: RBN RBN 0 RBN A RBN A Get current band. Current band is 2 m. Set current band to VHF-TV. Transceiver confirms.
RX Receive Description: Switches transceiver to receive mode. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Sets transceiver to receive. Send: Modify: Return: RX Where: n/a Notes: RX
Example: Sent: Return: RX RX Set transceiver to receiver mode. Transceiver confirms.
SCR Scan Resume Description: Get or set the Scan Resume method. Menu Item # 01
Function: The method used the continue scanning after the transceiver stops on a detected signal. Send: Status: Modify: Return: SCR [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Scan Resume Table SCR SCR [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: SCR SCR 0 SCR 2 SCR 2 Request scan resume method. Transceiver says it is Time. Request that scan resume method be Seek. Transceiver confirms.
SQ Squelch Description: Displays or sets the squelch level. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Sets or gets the squelch level for a band. Send: Status: Modify: Return: SQ [band], [lev] Where: [band] [lev] see Band Switch Table is a value from 00-05. SQ [band] SQ [band], [lev]
Notes: 00 is open squelch. Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: SQ 0 SQ 0,05 SQ 1,01 SQ 1,01 Request that squelch value for A band. Squelch value for A band is 05. Request that B band squelch be 01. Transceiver confirms.
SR System Reset Description: Sets and performs the reset function. Menu Item # 31
Function: Resets various portions of transceiver. Send: Modify: Return: No return Where: [val] Notes: see System Reset Table SR [val]
Example: Sent: Return: SR 1 Perform VFO Reset. No return value.
SV Battery Saver Description: Gets or sets the Battery saver time. Menu Item # 17
Function: Sets the receiver shut-off period for the transceiver. Used to reduce energy consumption, extending battery life. Send: Status: Modify: Return: SV [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Battery Saver Table SV SV [val]

Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: SV SV 5 SV 7 SV 7 Get Battery Saver time. Transceiver says Battery Saver time is 1.0 sec. Request that Battery Saver time be 3.0 sec. Transceiver confirms.
TH 1750 Hold Description: Set or gets the 1750 Hz Tone function. Menu Item # 24
Function: Used to hold the transmitted 1750 Hz tone (TH-F7E only). Send: Status: Modify: Return: TH [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Logic Table TH TH [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: TH TH 0 TH 1 TH 1 Request status of 1750 Hz Hold function. Transceiver says 1750 Hz Hold is off. Request that 1750 Hz Hold be on. Transceiver confirms.
TXS Transmit Inhibit Description: Turns on or off or gets state of the Transmit Inhibit function. Menu Item # 08
Function: Prevents accidental or unauthorized transmission. Send: Status: Modify: Return: TXS [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Logic Table TXS TXS [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: TXS TXS 0 TXS 1 TXS 1 Get state of Transmitter Inhibit. Transmitter Inhibit is off. Request that Transmitter Inhibit be on. Transceiver confirms new value.
TXH DTMF Hold Description: Turns on or off or gets state of the DTMF Hold function. Menu Item # 12
Function: Causes the transceiver to remain in transmit mode for two Send: Status: Modify: Return: THX [val] Where: [val] Notes: see Logic Table THX THX [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: TXH TXH 0 TXH 1 TXH 1 Request status of DTMF Hold. Transceiver says DTMF Hold is off. Request that DTMF Hold be on. Transceiver confirms.
TSP DTMF Speed Description: Sets or gets DTMF Speed function. Menu Item # 11
Function: Adjust DTMF number transmission speed. Send: Status: Modify: Return: TSP [val] Where: [val] Notes: see DTMF Speed Table TSP TSP [val]
Example: Sent: Return: Sent: Return: TSP TSP 0 TSP 1 TSP 1 Get current DTMF Speed. DTMF Speed is slow. Request that DTMF Speed be fast. Transceiver confirms new speed.
TT Transmit Tone Description: Transmit a 1750Hz tone. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Will transmit a 1750 Hz tone until a RX command is received. Send: Modify: Return: TT Where: n/a Notes: May be stopped by RX command. Example: Sent: Return: TT TT Have transceiver send a 1750 Hz tone. Transceiver acknowledges, TT
TYD Radio Type Description: Displays the radio type. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Unknown Send: Status: Return: TYD [val1], [val2] Where: [val1] [val2] Notes: KK is returned for TH-F6. The meaning is unknown for this value. 0F is returned for TH-F6. The meaning is unknown for this value. TYD
Example: Sent: Return: TYD TYD KK,0F Request radio type. Transceiver responds.
TX Transmit Description: Switches transceiver to transmit mode. Menu Item # n/a
Function: Transceiver will transmit until an RX command is received. Send: Modify: Return: TX Where: n/a Notes: Can be stopped by RX command. Example: Sent: Return: TX TX Have transceiver enter the transmit mode. Transceiver confirms. TX

Function LOW BAND A/B F INFO SQL BAL VFO TONE REV MN-f MR MHz FINE ENT CALL BATT MODE DUAL (key) VISUAL VOX PRI M-V T.SEL SHIFT MN.IN M.IN L.OUT STEP (bell) C.IN
Lock Function Info Channel Scan Start Band Scan/Program Scan Start Tone Freq ID Scan
Keystroke LOW BAND A/B F INFO SQL BAL VFO TONE REV MN-f MR MHz FINE ENT CALL F,LOW F,BAND F,A/B F,F F,INFO F.SQL F,BAL F,VFO F,TONE F,REV F,MN-f F,MR F,MHz F,FINE F,ENT F,CALL LOW (1s) BAND (1s) A/B (1s) F (1s) INFO (1s) SQL (1s) BAL (1s) VFO (1s) TONE (1s)

Command PC BC

SQ BAL

DL VOX

Function Select Transmitter Power Select Band Select A/B Band Shift Select Information Channels Adjusting Squelch Set Volume Balance Between Bands Enter VFO Mode Activate Tone Function Reverse Rec/Xmit Frequencies Switch Between Memory Name and Frequency Memory Recall Enter MHz Tuning Mode Enter Fine Tuning Mode Enter Number Entry mode Select Call Channel Battery Remaining Select Receiving Mode Select Single/Dual Band Operation Enter Locked Mode Enable Visual Scan Enable VOX Priority Scan Transfer Memory to VFO Select Tone Frequency Set Offset Direction Enter Memory Name Input Mode Store in Memory Lockout Select Fine Tuning Frequency Step Tone Alert Store Call Channel
ASC Memory Scan Start MHz Scan/Group Scan Start
REV (1s) MN-f (1s) MR (1s) MHz (1s) FINE (1s) ENT (1s) CALL (1s) F,LOW (1s) F,BAND (1s) F,A/B (1s) F, F (1s) F,INFO (1s) F,SQL (1s) F,BAL (1s) F,VFO (1s) F,TONE (1s) F,REV (1s) F,MN-f (1s) F,MR (1s) F,MHz (1s) F,FINE (1s) F,ENT (1s) CALL (1s)

CTCSS/DCS ID Scan

Call Scan Start 3 A 6 B 9 C * 0 # D VOL TUNING PTT
LAMP MONI Scroll Key Power [PTT]+[MR] [PTT]+[] [PTT]+[MNU] [MR]+[PWR] [PTT]+[CALL] [A/B]+[PWR] [PTT}+{VFO]+[PWR] [PTT]+[MR]+[PWR] [F]+[PWR] [MHz]+[PWR]

Splash Screen

Memory Screen

Menu1 Screen

Menu2 Screen
Memory Channel Entry Screen

VFO Entry Screen

Call Channel Entry Screen

DTMF Entry Screen

Hardware Interface for Macintosh
Format of the F6/F7 Kenwood File
__COMMENT__ __MEMORY DATA__ __CALL DATA__ __VFO DATA__ __DTMF DATA__ __RADIO MENU__ Description The comment that appears at the bottom of main screen. The comments line is stored in the configuration file. The comment has nothing to do with the radio.
KENWOOD Memory Control Program for TH-FX __COMMENT__ <character string> __MEMORY DATA__ <MR/MW 0 [mem]> <MR/MR 0 [freq]> <MR/MW 1 [freq> <MNA [name]> __CALL DATA__ <CR/CW 0 [band]> <CR/CW 0 [freq]> <CR/CW 1 [freq]> __VFO DATA__ <VR/VW [band]> <VR/VW [freq]> __DTMF DATA__ <DM [cc]> <DM [num]> <DMN [name]> __RADIO MENU__ <PV [band]>,<PV [F1]>,<PV [f2]> <UNKNOWN> <BC [val]> <BAL [val]> <DL [val]> <ATT [val]> <LK [val]> <LMP [val]> <MNF [val]> <PC A Band [pwr]> <PC B Band [pwr]> <1.2G A Band Power> <1.2G B Band Power> <SCR [val]> <MGL [val]> <MRM [val]> <ARO [val]> <ELK [val]> <TXS [val]> 136
<TSP [val]> <PT [val]> <DLK [val]> <TXH [val]> <MES [message]> <CNT [val]> <SV [val]> <APO [val]> <BEP [val]> <VXB [val]> <VXG [val]> <VXD [val]> <CKEY [val]> <TH [val]> <NSFT [val]> <ANT [val]> <LAN [lang]> <DATP [val]> <NAR 0 [val]> <NAR 1 [val]> <NAR 2 [val]> <UNKNOWN> <UNKNOWN> <BAT [val]>
Commands to set TH-F6 to factory reset state
ANT 1 APO 1 ARO 1 ASC 0,0 ASC 1,0 ATT 0 BAL 2 BAT 0 BC 0 BEP 1 BEL 0,0 BEL 1,0 BY 0,1 BY 1,1 CKEY 0 CNT 08 CW 0,00144000000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000600000,0 CW 0,00223000000,7,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,001600000,0 CW 0,00440000000,8,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,005000000,0 DATP 0 DL 1 DLK 0 DM 00, DM 01, DM 02, DM 03, DM 04, DM 05, DM 06, DM 07, DM 08, DM 09, DMN 00, DMN 01, DMN 02, DMN 03, DMN 04, DMN 05, DMN 06, DMN 07, DMN 08, DMN 09, ELK 0 FL 0,00137,00174,00216,00260,00410,00470, FL 1,0000010,0000180,0000180,0002970,0002970,0005400,0005400,0010800,001 08,00137,00137,00174,00174,00216,00216,00400,00400,00470,00470,00806, 00806,01300 FQ 00144000000,0 FST 1 138

0,272 0,273 0,274 0,275 0,276 0,277 0,278 0,279 0,280 0,281 0,282 0,283 0,284 0,285 0,286 0,287 0,288 0,289 0,290 0,291 0,292 0,293 0,294 0,295 0,296 0,297 0,298 0,299 0,300 0,301 0,302 0,303 0,304 0,305 0,306 0,307 0,308 0,309 0,310 0,311 0,312 0,313 0,314 0,315 0,316 0,317 0,318 0,319 0,320 0,321 0,322 153
0,323 0,324 0,325 0,326 0,327 0,328 0,329 0,330 0,331 0,332 0,333 0,334 0,335 0,336 0,337 0,338 0,339 0,340 0,341 0,342 0,343 0,344 0,345 0,346 0,347 0,348 0,349 0,350 0,351 0,352 0,353 0,354 0,355 0,356 0,357 0,358 0,359 0,360 0,361 0,362 0,363 0,364 0,365 0,366 0,367 0,368 0,369 0,370 0,371 0,372 0,373 154
0,374 0,375 0,376 0,377 0,378 0,379 0,380 0,381 0,382 0,383 0,384 0,385 0,386 0,387 0,388 0,389 0,390 0,391 0,392 0,393 0,394 0,395 0,396 0,397 0,398 0,399 0,L0 0,L1 0,L2 0,L3 0,L4 0,L5 0,L6 0,L7 0,L8 0,L9 0,U0 0,U1 0,U2 0,U3 0,U4 0,U5 0,U6 0,U7 0,U8 0,U9 0,I-0,00163275000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 0,I-1,00162550000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 0,I-2,00162400000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 0,I-3,00162475000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 0,I-4,00162425000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 155
MW 0,I-5,00162450000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 MW 0,I-6,00162500000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 MW 0,I-7,00162525000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 MW 0,I-8,00161650000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 MW 0,I-9,00161775000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0,0 MW 0,PR1 MW 0,PR2 MRM 0 NAR 0,0 NAR 1,0 NAR 2,0 NSFT 0 PC 0,0 PC 1,0 PT 0 PV 0,00137,00173,173 PV 1,00216,00259,259 PV 2,00410,00469,469 RBN 0 SCR 0 SQ 0,02 SQ 1,02 SR 0 SV 5 TH 0 TSP 0 TXH 0 TXS 0 TYD KK,0F VMC 0,0 VMC 1,0 VOX 0 VW 0,00144000000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000600000,0 VW 1,00223000000,7,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,001600000,0 VW 2,00440000000,8,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,005000000,0 VW 4,00000540000,4,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,2 VW 5,00003500000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,3 VW 6,00051000000,4,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0 VW 7,00087900000,B,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,1 VW 8,00118000000,5,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,2 VW 9,00144000000,0,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000600000,0 VW A,00179750000,A,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,1 VW B,00223000000,7,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,001600000,0 VW C,00440000000,8,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,005000000,0 VW D,00475750000,A,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,1 VW E,01240000000,8,0,0,0,0,0,08,08,000,000000000,0 VXB 0 VXD 1 VXG 4 156
Notes: On the "Menu 2" tab, in the "Repeater" group box the second item "1750Hz Tone Key" corresponds to menu item 23 (Call Key). On the "Memory" tab, if you double-click on an "A" band in the "VFO" section you will get a popup form with a number of fields. The "Program VFO" section (only on the three A bands) corresponds to Menu item 4. The "Offset" (on all bands) corresponds to Menu item 6. Therefore, these two menu items (4 & 6) actually store multiple fields. Two other menu items that also store multiple fields are item 10 (DTMF store) and item 29 (FM narrow). These items can be configured on the radio but are not present in this program: 1) Menu 9 "SP/Mic"